A new, semi-regular blog series where we introduce the restaurants that are whipping up hype on China’s favorite review website: Dianping.

Manfulou
Dianping rank (as of October 22): 2
Average rating: 5/5 stars (1267 reviews)

Get a real taste of old Beijing at this venerable hot pot restaurant just north of Jingshan Park. Take a hike to the peak of the park afterwards to work it off.

Users say: “Without a doubt the best, most authentic hot pot in Beijing. My first choice for every Chinese New Year dinner.” (WeiXin_1625301664)

Manfulou 满福楼大酒楼
38 Di’anmen Neidajie, Xicheng District (6403 0992, 6405 3088)
西城区地安门内大街38号

水货SEAHOOD
Dianping rank (as of October 22): 15
Average rating: 4/5 stars (543 reviews)

This funky restaurant in Chaoyang Joy City has been garnering attention online for its fresh seafood and nighclub-like decor. 

Users say: “Good location, lots of seafood varieties. More suited to young people; you get a sense of excitement as soon as you go in and it’s quite noisy. The seafood isn’t anything to write home about, although the service was pretty good.” (甜蜜跟随者)

水货SEAHOOD
Bldg 7, Chaoyang Joy City, 101 Chaoyang Beilu, Chaoyang District (5619 5757)
朝阳区朝阳北路101号朝阳大悦城7楼

Blue Balcony
Dianping rank (as of October 22): 10
Average rating: 4.5/5 (756 reviews)

We rather enjoyed the unusual mixture of Greek dishes and modern Chinese food at Blue Balcony when we visited earlier this month. Clearly, Dianping users agree. 

Users say: “I went with my team and everyone thought it was really tasty. The shuizhuyu was very tender and authentic. Otherwise, we liked the sweet and sour ribs, the curry chicken, the mango salmon and the lime yogurt.” (你和美梦)

Blue Balcony 蓝灏
517, Bldg 2, Sanlitun Soho, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (8590 0386)
朝阳区工体北路8号三里屯SOHO2号商场5层517室

See our previous entries in Hot on Dianping here.

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